Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone

  • Price: $1,199.95
  • GBP 758.49
  • B&H # SEMKH50
  • Mfr# MKH50-P48

Product Highlights

  • Pressure Gradient Condenser
  • For Spot Capture
  • For Recording/Sound Reinforcement
  • Supercardioid Polar Pattern
  • Low Freq. Roll-Off Switch
  • Pre-Attenuation Switch
  • Uses +48V Phantom Power

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The Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone is a high quality, professional condenser microphone specifically designed for spot capturing in recording and sound reinforcement applications. The MKH 50 offers exceptional attenuation at the lateral sections of the capsule, for a focused pick up without off-axis noise. Its wide frequency response and high sensitivity result in pristine audio fidelity, no matter the source. It also has a low-frequency roll-off switch to minimize rumble/noise, and a pre-attenuation switch in case you'll mount the microphone near to high transients. The MKH 50 use +48V Phantom Power, and is more than suitable for capturing vocals or instruments in recording or sound reinforcement.

A pressure gradient condenser mic specifically created for spot recording
Supercardioid polar pattern to provide focused capture and extreme off-axis rejection
Low frequency roll-off switch to minimize rumble and noise
Switchable pre-attenuation provides an additional 10dB of headroom to prevent distortion from close-proximity transient signals
Uses +48V Phantom Power
Transducer Condenser
Polar Pattern super-cardioid
Frequency Response 40Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic Range (Typical) Not Specified by Manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 12 (18) dB
Maximum Input Sound Level SPL 134 (142) dB at 1 kHz
Power Requirements 48 V Phantom Power +/- 4V
Output Impedance Nominal: 150 ohms
Min. terminating: 1000 ohms
Output Connectors 3-pin XLR male
Pad -10dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off Yes
Dimensions 6.02 x .98" (153 x 25mm) Length x Diameter
Weight 3.52 oz (100g)

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Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone
 
5.0

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5.0

Sounds Great!

By JB

from NYC

About Me Professional Musician

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional Recording

    Comments about Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone:

    VERY durable, even in Costa Rican wet-season humidity. Very full and natural sounding mic, I MUCH prefer it to any kind of shotgun indoors. Does have a very tight pattern and a little bit less kindness when you get off-axis than the Schoeps 41, BUT it also costs about half as much, and with ok placement it sounds pretty spectacular. Also includes an excellent and compact shock mount!

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    5.0

    Fantastic sounding, reliable, sturdy mic

    By Neil

    from London, UK

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Professional Recording

      Comments about Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone:

      I am a professional sound recordist and mostly work film, documentary, and tv.

      I bought this mic to supplement my supercardiod shotgun mic and have been very pleased with the results. It has a slightly wider pickup pattern meaning I can easily pick up conversations between two people with both being in the "sweet spot" and also seems to great reach.

      All in all a great sounding and sturdy mic, a perfect choice for the rigors of on location sound recording.

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